Peanut Butter Brookies
A delightful dessert combining rich peanut butter cookies and fudgy brownies in one delicious treat.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Brownie Layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Optional Topping
- chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- To make the peanut butter cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter for the brownie layer. Mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; mix until just combined.
Assembly
- Spread a layer of peanut butter cookie dough evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the brownie batter over the cookie layer, spreading it gently on top.
- Optional: sprinkle chocolate chips on top for added richness.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let it cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store any leftover brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also keep them in the fridge for longer freshness. Make sure to measure your ingredients accurately for the best results. Allow the brookies to cool completely before cutting them to prevent them from falling apart. You can adjust the amount of sugar based on your sweetness preference.